King of the Dogs

King of the DogsOn a forgotten council estate where loyalty is everything and trust is in short supply, five lifelong friends have earned a reputation that everyone knows they're The Dogs.When a young woman disappears without a trace, what begins as a local mystery quickly spirals into something far darker. Old rivalries resurface, dangerous secrets emerge, and a violent debt threatens to tear the group apart. As fear spreads through the estate, each friend must decide how far they're willing to go to protect one another and what they're prepared to sacrifice when the truth finally comes to light.Told through the sharp, authentic voice of Martin, King of the Dogs captures the grit, humour, heartbreak, and fierce loyalty of working-class Britain. With unforgettable characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and escalating tension, Marc Hawkins delivers a powerful crime novel that explores friendship, identity, violence, and redemption.For readers who enjoy realistic British crime fiction, character-driven thrillers, and emotionally charged contemporary novels, King of the Dogs is an unforgettable journey into a world where every choice has consequences.